I have NNN BC bindings and boots. Currently ski on 60mm wide back country skis. How will these perform with this binding/boot set-up? Or should I upgrade to the 3-Pin set up with new boots?

I have a pair of these skis that came with a rottafella nnn bc binding. I love them, but I'm looking to do more low angle downhill/light tele with them, but am unsure about my boots and bindings. I definately need a stiffer boot, but am wondering if I'll need a 3 pin binding, or if theres an nnn bc boot out there that will work. If I do need a 3 pin binding can I drill into these skis again without ruining their integrity?

I bought some Karhu cc skis second hand with 3 pin bindings they measure about 6ft. 3 in. and the first three numbers on the side are 806. what size person are these suited for?

looking at the karhu xcd. factory sizing chart recs 185's for my 175lbsthat's 10 cam longer than my beefy telesetupi'm reasonably skilled free healer (over 20yrs, 50+ days/yr)looking to go more offpiste. thiese skis with excursions and the 22 designs bulldog lites a good set up?

My wife and I like to get out into the backcountry for camping and skiing adventures. We often are wearing packs and pulling sleds to get away for a few days. In the past we've used smooth, waxed tele skis with skins when the loads are heavy or the hills steep. We also get into some of the closer backcountry areas on day trip. Last year we started to do more pure up and down tele days. As long as I've been going into the snow, I've had a set of Karhu skis (still on my Pavo's from 6 years ago). We're interested in either the Guides or the 10th Mountains. We're more interested in hitting the majority of the mountain, not necessarily the steepest and deepest areasRecommendations?Thanks,Jay

are these heavy slow skis, I bicycle in the summer a lot so I'm in somewhat good shape I have cross country skied in northwester Indiana for 35 years or so and I'm finding that the narrow skies are affecting my ankles, so I'm thinking a wider ski would work better, what do you think?

How common is using a tele boot/binding setup for this sort of ski?I'm coming off Alpina 1550s and 60/50/55 skis, and want something more fun in the powder on the downhills. I'll still be putting in plenty of miles on packed trails, though.Since I'm moving to skiis like this, are tele boot/bindings the way to go, or can I stick with something like the Alpina 2050s?

Used to Nordic tour, getting back to the sport. Trying to decide between Karhu 10th Mtn and Guide XCD skis. Plan to use for BC touring/rolling hills, but also want flexibility to go vertical & get in occasional light BC turns. Will also use for hut trips. Questions:1) I know the wider Guides handle turns better, but are they both comparable for kick and glide? If roughly the same, I'd get the Guides for better range on yo yos/turns.2) Are Garmont Excursions overkill for the 10th Mtns? Like warmth & turn control of plastic boot, but don't want to struggle during flat touring compared to Karhu Traverse or Garmont Ventures. I.e, looking for good balance between easy touring and stiff enough for some turns.3) I'm 6'2" 170. 50% of time will carry 30+lb pack. Should I factor the backpack weight in and get a longer ski than my standalone weight calls for?4) I want a releasable binding. Would Voile Hardwire 3-pin CRB work OK with either ski? How about the 7tm Power Tour? Thx

My old XCDGT's need to be replaces. Will the 10th mt allow me any glide, and improve performance in turning and heavy/ cruddy snow conditions going downhill?

Can anyone recommend a skin for the 10th Mountain?

I am 5'8" and 215 pounds. What size ski should I use? I am an intermediate Nordic skier looking to do some back country skiing in central VT.
Thanks Joan

I can't decide whether this or the Karhu Guide is the right ski for me. I'm a mountain biker, looking to get out on my favorite singletrack throughout the winter. I'm super adventurous and would take every opportunity to go over new terrain, which in central Vermont would be mostly wooded and rolling. I like the rush of downhill, so I need something that can perform well on descents, too. We have varying conditions from heavy, wet snow to light powder, and it can get packed down, too. Also, I could find myself on groomed or packed down trails occaisonally. At 130-135 pounds, I'm also unsure of which length to go with. What to do, what to do. HELP!

Thx~
Sarah in Vermont
p.s. What do you think of pairing either ski with the Garmont Excursion? I'm looking for power and control on descents, and I like that the plastic boot won't freeze on overnight trips and can take a crampon for multi-sport adventures. But is it too much boot for these skis? Thx again!